“Try to relax.” “Get more exercise.” “Change your diet.” “Lose weight.” “Gain weight.” “It’s God’s will.”Most couples find it difficult to open up about their infertility due to the stigma. Society stigmatises an infertile woman in total disregard of the causes. Although male infertility has been found to be the cause of a couple’s failure to conceive in about 50 per cent of cases, childless women suffer discrimination, stigma and ostracism. Reproductive tract infections that are often sexually transmitted, postpartum complications or unsafe abortion practices can all lead to infertility. Unfortunately, this technology is not affordable for most women and in general, infertility services are not widely available.

Source: Standard Digital June 20, 2016 08:37 UTC